Elder Commissioning – Phil De Martimprey

Excerpt
One of the most important moments of a wedding ceremony takes place when I ask the father of the bride, “Who gives this woman to be married to this man?” In that moment, he publicly relinquishes authority over his daughter and entrusts her to the authority of her husband. If a father cherishes his daughter he will not do this lightly. He will have verified long before the wedding day that the young man is worthy and capable. He must; the well-being of his daughter is at stake.

Similarly, Jesus is concerned that those who are in authority over His Bride, the Church, be worthy and capable. That is why He has given clear qualifications for those who would serve as Elders of the Church.